The Art of Sacrifice in Chess, 21st Century Edition

The Art of Sacrifice in Chess, 21st Century Edition

The 21st Century Edition of Spielmannâ€™s Classic Work Austrian Grandmaster Rudolf Spielmannâ€™s The Art of Sacrifice in Chess first appeared in the mid-1930s. It was immediately recognized as a classic, a masterpiece that examined the nature of chess sacrifices. In this modernized, 21st century edition, all of Spielmannâ€™s original work has been preserved. The antiquated English Descriptive Notation has been replaced with modern Figurine Algebraic, and German grandmaster Karsten MÃ¼ller has added his own notes to Spielmannâ€™s original text. But the German grandmaster has gone far beyond simply inserting clarifying commentary. MÃ¼ller has virtually doubled the size of the original work by adding eleven new chapters, including: The Greek Gift Sacrifice Bxh2/7+; Disaster on g7; The Achillesâ€™ Heel f7; Strike at the Edge; Destroying the Kingâ€™s Shelter; Sacrifices on f6; Sacrifices on e6; The Magic of Mikhail Tal; Shirovâ€™s Sacrifices; and The Fine Art of Defense. In addition, there are exercises at the end of each new chapter to help you hone your skill of sacrificing. â€œGrandmaster Karsten MÃ¼llerâ€™s notes to the original text, along with the new material, brilliantly complements Spielmannâ€™s classic work. A welcome addition to any chessplayerâ€™s libraryâ€¦â€ â€“ Garry Kasparov

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